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GIBTELECOM MASTERS - 27 JANUARY - 5 FEBRUARY 2009

The players who are in contention for the first prize, or their last round opponents, shall start round 10 at 10.00hrs. All other games shall start at the usual time of 15.00hrs.

In the event of a tie for first place, there shall be a speed play-off. The rate of play of the play-off shall depend on the number of players involved and the need to conclude proceedings by 22.00hrs. If necessary an Armageddon finish shall be used.

The rate of play is 40 moves in 80 minutes plus 20 more minutes for all the remaining moves, with one minute per move added from the start.

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